Environment Act 1995

Type Public General Act
Publication 1995-07-19
Last updated 2026-03-26
State In force
Department Statute Law Database
articles Not indexed
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[^key-a463176394a2e280b6b2ee0813a2a407]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 366(2)(c)(i) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a4a91e3251b88e2220bf7d7c7dd9609f]: Ss. 109A-109N inserted (E.W.) (29.3.2018) by The Waste Enforcement (England and Wales) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/369), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 3 (with reg. 4(1))

[^key-a4c94ae0d6093e47d5f41b55020c8d18]: Words in s. 41A(1) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 17(2)(b) (with art. 24)

[^key-a500c55f0bf33b899c1fb9bd094f09d1]: Words in s. 110(4)(a)(i) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(6)(b)(ii) (with sch. 3 para. 30); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-a577eb4daee51f32e1f98182b054376a]: Sch. 22 para. 29(27) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-a5c2776c9e2c5332a9bf17d42c47c918]: Words in s. 5(3)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 364(4)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a5d4c160a2cac9adf921419df80ec4c9]: S. 123 applied (S.) (1.4.2015) by Reservoirs (Scotland) Act 2011 (asp 9), ss. 106(1), 116(1) (with s. 110); S.S.I. 2015/63, art. 2

[^key-a5e613b895750034a69085da7e02d299]: S. 108(4)(ka) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 5(2) (with s. 144)

[^key-a636d1e952c217c140a2280425952c26]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (31.3.2017) by The Water Act 2014 (Consequential Amendments etc.) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/506), arts. 1(1), 10(2)(a)

[^key-a654ff83fa83d9fe1a2438a775d06f1a]: S. 108(12A) inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 5(5) (with s. 144)

[^key-a65e0243dc34c1cbbc2adb64eb33479c]: Words in s. 10(2)(a)-(c) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(3)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a6925af21caf08abcc1eeb07f8e5d4b7]: S. 40: transfer of functions (10.7.2008) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1776), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.

[^key-a6bb7bc38c077979e7e4b744b90761af]: Sch. 22 para. 29(29) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(b)(ii); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-a6dc6bb9112db65f2e1a5cc34dda97b8]: Sch. 22 para. 75 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13 Sch. 22 paras. 66-77 repealed (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1 (with sch. 23)

[^key-a75609b4585ddfe432f7009435e65e97]: Words in Sch. 14 para. 4(1) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), s. 35(1), Sch. 3 para. 8(3)(a) (with s. 10); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(d)

[^key-a78cf1e5590fba891a61957f2a34b361]: Words in s. 108(4)(h)(iii) inserted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/475), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(b)(ii) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-a7e821fd868230415d414fa5d516a9ca]: Words in s. 113(5) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 384(4)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-a806d00fdcfbda4365e07ac822dffa1d]: Sch. 22 para. 95 in force at 1.1.2005 for S. by S.S.I. 2004/541, art. 2(a)

[^key-a8476901e1c326ca94eb2acac8c644eb]: S. 80(3) omitted (1.5.2022) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 2(2) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-a8c2613002ba61976c8d8a3a7dc09eb9]: Words in s. 108(15) omitted (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(4)

[^key-a94c7171e83cbd30d8936a4c6956e4ef]: Words in s. 86(8) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(8)(a) (with reg. 8(1)(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a9e74050f3e8ba5d2f3a0f761df04c70]: Words in s. 42(5) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(6)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-aa032fe5eee51624a4f083a5619414ff]: Words in s. 41A(2) substituted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 5(4)(b)

[^key-aadd7304dee3731be28a5a84ea7d707e]: Sch. 22 para. 77 repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2008) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3538), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 23 (with reg. 72, Sch. 4) Sch. 22 paras. 66-77 repealed (S.) (1.11.2025) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2025 (S.S.I. 2025/165), reg. 1(2), sch. 21 para. 1 (with sch. 23)

[^key-ab365f19c847e3371a5211ad08f89a34]: Word in s. 81(2)(a) inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(11)(b); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-ab9873b7d1340cf1c8fcf61905f0256d]: S. 33(5) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(5)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-ac6b3b973b55e6328642cb02811b4c30]: Words in Sch. 20 para. 4(3)(d) substituted (E.W.) (1.1.2017) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/1154), reg. 1(1), Sch. 29 Pt. 1 para. 13(4) (with regs. 1(3), 77-79, Sch. 4)

[^key-acc7195cee555240cefa4330780658f2]: Ss. 41B, 41C inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 19 (with arts. 24, 28)

[^key-ad05d398d35c0cc80a89f2e7f732a33e]: Sch. 13 para. 1(8)-(10) added (E.) (31.3.2003) by Town and Country Planning (Electronic Communications) (England) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/956), arts. 1(1), 10(2)(a) and added (W.) (1.1.2005) by The Town and Country Planning (Electronic Communications) (Wales) (No. 1) Order 2004 (S.I. 2004/3156), art. 10(2)(a) (with art. 14)

[^key-ad1148982ece1f18a736e7ce23e6e53c]: Words in s. 36(1)(a) substituted (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), s. 59(2), Sch. 7 para. 10(2)(a) (with s. 55(2)); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^key-ad2e37fcda9e7703a01bcb0060e0df00]: Words in s. 5(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 364(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-ad5cbe74dae12f3b6b4c3c8d0ebfa019]: Sch. 14 para. 6(8) excluded (E.) (24.8.2011) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1824), regs. 1(1), 50(1)(a)

[^key-adb9f06a59db18dcce88d0fe8c5b080e]: Words in s. 8(1) substituted (1.10.2006) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), s. 107, Sch. 11 para. 141(2)(a); S.I. 2006/2541, art. 2 (with Sch.)

[^key-adc5c71be28dc64b9f7229148f577177]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 14(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 386 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-ae578723ff21972086e7368fddea00ec]: S. 36(3)(g) repealed (S.) (25.6.2003) by Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002 Consequential Provisions) Order 2003 (S.S.I. 2003/331), art. 1, Sch. para. 7

[^key-af3d33cc8fd10b5346bf794863c7e2b1]: S. 80(4A) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 2(3) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-af7301c0eecb66e782c2b993cf39f3f3]: Words in s. 113(1)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 384(2)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-afa57d3475818bf24d47b2fab92841b8]: S. 101(1) repealed (17.3.2004 for E., 1.4.2004 for W.) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), s. 105(3), Sch. 7 para. 42, Sch. 9 Pt. 3; S.I. 2004/641, art. 2(c)(d); S.I. 2004/910, art. 2(1)(c)(d)

[^key-b0560f66544a1c665a2f0605a96410b8]: Words in s. 110(5E)(a) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-b109067c586cddc75b2ef33c022ffc7a]: Word in s. 114(2)(a)(v) inserted (E.W.) (1.4.2006) by Water Act 2003 (c. 37), ss. 21(4), 105(3) (with s. 21(5)); S.I. 2006/984, art. 2(k)

[^key-b1182cd01bc3aea4a46a6950b536f6d1]: Sch. 22 para. 149 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-b180a6f8e1e3057ef61377b466345852]: S. 86(8)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(8)(b) (with reg. 8(1)(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b1fea3fb504358665da4e08438dd6adb]: Words in s. 113(1)(d) inserted (1.4.2019) by The Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2019 (S.I. 2019/734), reg. 1(2), Sch. para. 56; S.S.I. 2019/47, reg. 2

[^key-b22cf0bedf30b5bc326d2de25a884ae6]: S. 86(3)-(5) substituted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 9(5) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-b253b660c99f23b233b0bcf365f0645d]: S. 84 functions made exercisable concurrently (E.W.) (1.4.2011) by The Greater Manchester Combined Authority Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/908), arts. 1, 10, Sch. 3 para. 5

[^key-b2e7fbfd483de8ec41c64e0ae9c5bde7]: Sch. 15 para. 9 repealed (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 5(B); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 27(b)

[^key-b3037bbbc4c99b558fca2422e9598905]: Words in s. 6(6) substituted (12.1.2010) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), ss. 230(2), 324(3); S.I. 2009/3345, art. 2, Sch. para. 14

[^key-b43a79db16be45ab381191f0e8f78e1f]: S. 108(6)(7) applied (with modifications) (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(3)

[^key-b4408243325a3603cd3ee0a8ee43c787]: Sch. 7 para. 3(4A)(4B) substituted for Sch. 7 para. 3(4) (10.5.2007) by Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 2006 (c. 16), ss. 61(4), 107(3)(b); S.I. 2007/816, art. 3

[^key-b4e2decc9dfe6c8de0bb65a81713d8c0]: Words in s. 40(4)(b) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)(iii) (with reg. 8(1)(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-b4edfcff14f1d3a79f1ac1a4aec1ed49]: Words in s. 10(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(4) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b4f17604b9bde4894c785664896f3be5]: Words in s. 42(4) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(5)(a)(ii) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-b4f295453d20723ccf419c28d6802a95]: Ss. 47-52 functions cease to be exercisable (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 8 (with art. 24)

[^key-b55e6772a6d45d40f6cf3762cdbd6e07]: S. 66(7A) inserted (21.5.2016) by Environment (Wales) Act 2016 (anaw 3), s. 88(2)(a), Sch. 2 para. 6(3)

[^key-b5e85a287daf0d502132299f9c8d4290]: Words in s. 111(4)(b) inserted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 8(4)(b)

[^key-b64e87443f3bde4847b740f7b63ede43]: Sch. 22 para. 29(34) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-b64f570b874a4234a2ad46f0fc71bb0e]: Words in Sch. 18 para. 3 inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), ss. 46(4)(b)(i), 61(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2) and words in Sch. 18 para. 3 inserted (E.W.) (9.1.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(2)(h), Sch. 10 para. 6(3) (with s. 144)

[^key-b6539614d8ebb3a2ffcc7c49393c24aa]: S. 41(1)(e) and word inserted (3.12.2007) by The Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3106), regs. 1, 9(1)(b)

[^key-b6695e28859d049bde3105a32db79d45]: Sch. 14 para. 9(1) modified (W.) (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/567), reg. 1(2), Sch. 8 para. 8(6)(a) (with regs. 1(4), 55(2)(3), 63, 65)

[^key-b6a01342240ff9a3faea252b321627e3]: Words in s. 108(15) repealed (26.2.2015) by The Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (Consequential Modifications) Order 2015 (S.I. 2015/374), arts. 1(1), 6(3)

[^key-b6a49eff07d7e296033dc05c2b3af737]: S. 2(3) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-b6bc9e3c93d5b63b870765a2ae154dd4]: S. 102 repealed (1.4.2010 for W., 1.4.2011 for E.) by Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 (c. 23), s. 324(3), Sch. 22 Pt. 4; S.I. 2010/630, art. 3(b) (with arts. 8, 12); S.I. 2011/556, art. 2(2)(o) (with art. 2(3))

[^key-b6cf4c611d3ec6caaf8d0c4bace02d59]: Words in s. 88(3) inserted (1.5.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 147(3), Sch. 11 para. 12 (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 4(c)

[^key-b7d9e878bd16abb16e7de3e002e1c536]: Sch. 22 para. 214 repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-b8376dff646df5bd3cc6e10b7027c463]: Word in Sch. 20 para. 4(3) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(6)(a)

[^key-b85a83295cf9960ec12a8cf5a77c831c]: Sch. 14 para. 9(1) modified (E.) (24.8.2011) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1824), regs. 1(1), 50(5)(a)

[^key-b896ab9e24ec28998a43747d9d949b55]: Sch. 8 para. 1(1A) inserted (W.) (15.12.2010) by Playing Fields (Community Involvement in Disposal Decisions) (Wales) Measure 2010 (nawm 6), ss. 3(2), 5(2)

[^key-b9c1ea618fa2a03b0301b18c189fe304]: Sch. 7 para. 11(1)(2) repealed (30.4.2012) by Local Government (Wales) Measure 2011 (nawm 4), s. 178(3), Sch. 3 para. 3, Sch. 4 Pt. F; S.I. 2012/1187, art. 2(1)(q)(2)(m)

[^key-ba942faee2d5a0fe910b2e75bdf6605c]: Sch. 14 para. 9(2) modified (E.) (24.8.2011) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/1824), regs. 1(1), 50(5)(b)

[^key-bb1a90d9c4d622ae9f789c04ef635c68]: S. 51(1A) inserted (S.) (1.1.2015) by Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Act 2014 (asp 16), s. 260(2), sch. 4 para. 2(2)(a) (with ss. 257-259); S.S.I. 2014/370, art. 2

[^key-bb771f1f9b74c2d0da8736b435a82e62]: Sch. 22 para. 88 in force at 1.4.2003 for specified purposes for S. by S.S.I. 2003/206, art. 2(b)

[^key-bc07fd0947bc35ba7c10ec7079065978]: Sch. 13 para. 11(2) modified (E.) (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 55(5)(b) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-bc99980765be0be57e0142eed222713d]: S. 94A ceases to have effect (1.5.2004) by virtue of The Competition Act 1998 and Other Enactments (Amendment) Regulations 2004 (S.I. 2004/1261), reg. 1(a), Sch. 2 para. 7(3) (with reg. 6(2))

[^key-bc99f756b1a261faa3136a7ed800fcfa]: Word in s. 42(3) substituted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 6(3)

[^key-bd7c56937b4362b763a6ce08c75dbca0]: S. 85(5)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(7)(b) (with reg. 8(1)(2)) (as amended by S.I. 2020/1540, regs. 1(3), 12(5)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bd8b01c0ccd33da6b3e93ba9fb2d8d6b]: S. 21(1)(a)(i) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(2)(a)(i); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-be0971d3a9e1c84d63e6a386bea28fe5]: Sch. 22 para. 83 repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2008) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3538), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 23 (with reg. 72, Sch. 4)

[^key-be483daf0fe77d3ec059677860a0f62c]: Words in s. 42(3) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 373(4)(a) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-beaa98a1275ccac97b361e3aac718d1d]: Words in s. 40(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a)(i) (with reg. 8(1)(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-bec1e8969e6cbad7cde3edd2f9e15b81]: S. 41(10A) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 16(3) (with arts. 24, 28)

[^key-bf462cc3b3f0a1abc71d4efa8e34f244]: Sch. 22 para. 29(7) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-bf6dec5e38570bb436f6ea85cad03ef6]: S. 41(1)(cc) inserted (24.1.2022 for E., 7.3.2022 for W.) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 60(5) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(j); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(b)

[^key-bf9f180dca38f17d43652f5b00589063]: Words in s. 108(2) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(2) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-c0a78a6d6e60aef0ce3139f2792251b0]: Words in s. 41A(2)(b) substituted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 17(4)(a) (with art. 24)

[^key-c0aa7cafd386a3637d71419fd3b3f894]: Word in s. 41(1)(c) omitted (3.12.2007) by virtue of The Persistent Organic Pollutants Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/3106), regs. 1, 9(1)(a)

[^key-c0d0e9129052916e492e3549b824f715]: Words in Sch. 15 para. 2(4)(c)(ii) omitted (E.W.) (27.3.2009) by virtue of The Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/463), reg. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 9(c)(i) (with reg. 2(2)) and words in Sch. 15 para. 2(4)(c)(ii) omitted (S.) (27.3.2009) by virtue of The Aquatic Animal Health (Scotland) Regulations 2009 (S.S.I. 2009/85), reg. 1(2)(c), sch. 2 para. 9(c)(i) (with reg. 2.)

[^key-c0fbb9e1bb9afeab1ad46b669f193b8b]: Sch. 22 para. 29(4)(a) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-c10bf040731ea23fb7cd3b69f1a2319e]: Sch. 22 para. 88 in force at 1.1.2005 for E.W. by S.I. 2006/934, art. 2(a)

[^key-c1ada51941f8b435b4249cbe03284cb4]: Sch. 14 para. 9(1) modified (E.) (16.5.2017) by The Town and Country Planning (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/571), regs. 1(1), 55(5)(a) (with regs. 47, 70)

[^key-c1d3a162a775ed2ba2022b741fea02d0]: S. 3(2)-(7) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-c1f4f9c4041da1bb938bf0d786f04838]: Words in s. 41(1)(f) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 372(2)(e) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-c292479360842d5e643c76f500294cc6]: Sch. 22 para. 217 repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-c2aea7038a7d0f42d5fa6c07fe73caeb]: Sch. 22 para. 29(31) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-c2b5c23d3c84ee070e0adec60f1f87cb]: S. 33 title substituted (S.) (30.6.2014) by virtue of Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 14(6); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-c3df8149245928347c860f6292b25126]: S. 108 applied (with modifications) (1.4.2018) by The Control of Mercury (Enforcement) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/1200), regs. 2(2), 9(4)(5) (with reg. 1(2))

[^key-c490b5ed4909e4d2b703fd8301d056d4]: Sch. 22 para. 85 repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-c49118349a8e63dac4777d1cb4345c4c]: Words in s. 41A(5) inserted (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 17(6)(a) (with art. 24)

[^key-c50feed435ac5dc4d5f623571ea8b7eb]: S. 41A(1)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c51ffacdad7766697dcfd5aa1764ef08]: S. 108(4) modified (16.3.2007) by The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/871), regs. 1(1), 35(2)

[^key-c52896a088a13b62f00fe53ed70db3b0]: S. 41(1)(ba) inserted (E.W.) (1.10.2011) by Flood and Water Management Act 2010 (c. 29), s. 49(3), Sch. 4 para. 39 (with s. 49(1)(6)); S.I. 2011/2204, art. 3(1)(h)

[^key-c5b235bc37ee85016af8284bd71eb982]: S. 34(3)(4) repealed (S.) (1.4.2006) by The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), art. 1, sch. Pt. 1 (with sch. Pt. 3)

[^key-c5de7e937e2eca8dc70e2cd2358ca65c]: Words in s. 111(4)(a) inserted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 8(4)(a)(i)

[^key-c64b0707828f220669b7b7b4d08eb06f]: Sch. 22 para. 1 repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(10)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-c64ec64f10efdb3bf6ba28132510b46c]: Words in s. 110(5H) substituted (7.2.2023 at 12.00 p.m.) by The Judicial Review and Courts Act 2022 (Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Powers) Regulations 2023 (S.I. 2023/149), regs. 1(2), 2(1), Sch. Pt. 1

[^key-c7334d10f3a44742768d9bdbe4301166]: S. 42(3A) inserted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 6(4)

[^key-c7547aa25835ca2961173dfec3ef9e0f]: Words in s. 66(7)(a) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 376 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-c75c7fec729629da43bf91d2ffbeff0f]: S. 5(5)(i) inserted (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 2 para. 15; S.S.I. 2015/74, art. 2(1)

[^key-c8bc73efc85b532f3f15e18983232384]: Sch. 14 para. 3(A1) inserted (25.6.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), s. 35(1), Sch. 3 para. 6(2) (with s. 10); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(d)

[^key-c8e09af28960c637d1b2bf329d2c4e1e]: S. 40(4)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environment (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/458), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)(ii) (with reg. 8(1)(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c8e9dd5a6551520b8c38ad516ba50ef6]: S. 31: transfer of functions (10.7.2008) by The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc.) Order 2008 (S.I. 2008/1776), arts. 1(1), 2, Sch.

[^key-c8fbbbc9daca5356274a6bf60a53f6d6]: S. 35 repealed (S.) (29.11.2004) by Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004 (asp 6), s. 59(2), Sch. 7 para. 10(1) (with s. 55(2)); S.S.I. 2004/495, art. 2

[^key-c98bde970b66da9650951a4b496ecca0]: S. 41 applied (S.) (13.11.2014) by The Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (Scotland) Regulations 2014 (S.S.I. 2014/258), reg. 1(1), sch. para. 8 (with reg. 3)

[^key-c99e7e83ef1900421ff0d30c807863de]: Words in Sch. 7 para. 4(1) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 386 (with Sch. 7)

[^key-c9d7bf3b06479e18963e01b4e01646e5]: Words in s. 56(1) repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 26 para. 13(4), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-ca8b7f4529fd1bd9ff3fc98143b989bf]: Words in s. 111(3) substituted (3.12.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Charging Schemes) Regulations 2012 (S.I. 2012/2788), regs. 1, 8(3)(b)

[^key-ca8d9c933c7cf2c61249e2b9cbe67717]: Sch. 22 paras. 227, 228 repealed (E.W.) (6.4.2010) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010 (S.I. 2010/675), reg. 1(1)(b), Sch. 28 (with reg. 1(2), Sch. 4)

[^key-caaeaffdc2409dabb8198d8ae85f4725]: Word in s. 33(5) omitted (S.) (1.4.2006) by virtue of The Water Environment (Consequential and Savings Provisions) (Scotland) Order 2006 (S.S.I. 2006/181), sch. Pt. 4 para. 8(2)(b)

[^key-cac50d011b44b6a362d904950033d0b5]: S. 22(2)-(8) repealed (22.7.2004) by Statute Law (Repeals) Act 2004 (c. 14), Sch. 1 Pt. 13

[^key-cae2b9789ce6b1bbd745bd712a4129fc]: Words in s. 108(15) inserted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 382(3)(b)(iii) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-cba97c2c58be6b6780ad2edba6fbcfdd]: Words in s. 56 inserted (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 5(2); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2)

[^key-cbd8e5fe366df92bdc8d02dedd21b9c5]: S. 108 applied (E.) (1.3.2009) by The Environmental Damage (Prevention and Remediation) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/153), regs. 1(1), 31(2)

[^key-cc42670980c50a18495c55cddeb994dd]: S. 25 repealed (S.) (26.11.2009) by Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 (asp 6), s. 97(1), sch. 3 para. 7 (with s. 91); S.S.I. 2009/393, art. 2, sch.

[^key-cc949e45d5817528371383340717e503]: S. 111(6) repealed (1.4.2015 for S.) by Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999 (c. 24), s. 7(3), Sch. 3; S.S.I. 2015/139, art. 3(a)

[^key-ccd67c744e9b75215c2f92fb2baa7d63]: Word in Sch. 6 para. 7(b) substituted (6.4.2016) by The Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013 (Consequential Amendments) (Bankruptcy) and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/481), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 18

[^key-cce02005746d55bfa9b5943cb941e224]: S. 108 extended (12.7.2007) by The Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1711), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1 (with reg. 3)

[^key-cd374ac76bf290356963fdb47daa4460]: Words in Sch. 9 para. 15 substituted (14.3.2012) by Charities Act 2011 (c. 25), s. 355, Sch. 7 para. 68 (with s. 20(2), Sch. 8)

[^key-cda4a102b05780319fbd483096bf9634]: Words in s. 108(15) substituted (E.W.) (6.4.2016) by The Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2016 (S.I. 2016/475), reg. 1(2), Sch. 3 para. 3(3)(d)(i) (with regs. 31-33)

[^key-cf760fb28584c525e53abc1d744bd6e6]: Words in Sch. 11 para. 1(1)(b) repealed (S.) (30.6.2014) by Regulatory Reform (Scotland) Act 2014 (asp 3), s. 61(2), sch. 3 para. 29(8)(a); S.S.I. 2014/160, art. 2(1)(2) and omitted (E.W.) (26.5.2015) by virtue of Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(q), Sch. 13 para. 8(2)(c)

[^key-cfeedeaf7e0ad476d2241c9ad545a3de]: Words in s. 10(5) substituted (1.4.2013) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Functions) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/755), art. 1(2), Sch. 2 para. 369(5)(b) (with Sch. 7)

[^key-d04df12fae75b2fe535cad7964e61261]: Sch. 22 paras. 202-206 repealed (S.) (1.9.2018) by The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 (S.S.I. 2018/219), reg. 1, sch. 7 para. 1 (with reg. 78, sch. 5 para. 2)

[^key-d06a6d0819716c9c4f30cc513c71aa73]: Sch. 14 paras. 2A, 2B and cross-headings inserted (25.6.2013) by Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), s. 35(1), Sch. 3 para. 5 (with s. 10); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(d)

[^key-d09d9c8ebf1b53a2e238c61555b2b69f]: Words in s. 56(1) omitted (24.1.2022 for specified purposes, 7.3.2022 for W. for specified purposes, 9.11.2022 for S. for specified purposes) by virtue of Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), s. 64(3)(b) (with s. 144); S.I. 2022/48, reg. 2(l); S.I. 2022/223, regs. 1(2), 2(c); S.S.I. 2022/305, reg. 2(b)

[^key-d0a93fa77173666a21defe636135786c]: Words in s. 66(7)(a) substituted (21.1.2021) by Local Government and Elections (Wales) Act 2021 (asc 1), s. 175(1)(e), Sch. 9 para. 34(2)

[^key-d16530e6dfe93acb845cee6588cb2478]: Words in s. 41A heading substituted (1.1.2012) by The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Registries and Fees etc.) Regulations 2011 (S.I. 2011/2911), reg. 1(1), Sch. para. 23(a) (with Sch. para ss. 33-36)

[^key-d16e9838c2b130dd00469b1c257f7f4c]: Sch. 22 paras. 19-27 repealed (1.4.2015 for S. in so far as not already repealed by Statute Law Repeals Act 2004 (c. 14)) by Environment Act 1995 (c. 25), s. 125(3), Sch. 24 (with ss. 7(6), 115, 117); S.S.I. 2015/73, art. 2(2)(c)(d)

[^key-d3ebb0eccd0e16df10f47bcaeda9932f]: Words in s. 54 repealed (1.1.2010) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), s. 211(2), Sch. 21 para. 117, Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2009/3250, art. 2(h)(i)(ix)

[^key-d3f5f2b1131448280f947a7838dae898]: Word in Sch. 14 para. 12(2)(a) omitted (25.6.2013) by virtue of Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 (c. 27), s. 35(1), Sch. 3 para. 9(4)(a) (with s. 10); S.I. 2013/1488, art. 3(d)

[^key-d45e718cdb92a8720168c0f322643174]: Sch. 1: transfer of functions (with effect in accordance with art. 1(3) of the amending S.I.) by The Natural Resources Body for Wales (Consequential Provision) Order 2013 (S.I. 2013/1821), arts. 1(2), 5 (with art. 24)

[^key-d4f9d2571b47a8293f788788d8d95a66]: S. 122 applied (E.W.) (10.4.2017) by The Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England and Wales) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/407), regs. 1(a), 36(2) (with reg. 1(c))

[^key-d50de57412693f7377cd5cf529d3c67e]: Pt. 4 applied (E.W.) (1.2.2005) by Local Authorities' Plans and Strategies (Disapplication) (England) Order 2005 (S.I. 2005/157), arts. 1, 8(2)(a)

[^key-d529988f6461459dae3cbdaabe09791c]: Words in Act substituted (22.4.2011) by The Treaty of Lisbon (Changes in Terminology) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1043), arts. 2, 3, 4 (with art. 3(2)(3), 4(2), 6(4)(5))

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